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Head-to-head · 1099 Filing Software

Sovos 1099 Professional vs 1099SmartFile

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sovos 1099 Professional #6 in 1099 Filing Software 8.2/10 From $499 · 7-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Sovos
1099SmartFile #9 in 1099 Filing Software 7.7/10 From $2.99 ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit 1099SmartFile

Sovos 1099 Professional leads on 0 checks, 1099SmartFile on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSovos 1099 Professional · 8.2/10

Sovos 1099 Professional scores higher on our rubric for 1099 filing software: 8.2 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #9.

Sovos 1099 Professional is the better fit for established-volume filers wanting managed delivery. 1099SmartFile is the better fit for accountants filing through connected accounting tools.

  • Sovos 1099 Professional fits best

    Established-volume filers wanting managed delivery

  • 1099SmartFile fits best

    Accountants filing through connected accounting tools

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Side by side

Feature Sovos 1099 Professional 8.2/10 Visit ↗ 1099SmartFile 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.2 7.7
Ranking #6 in 1099 Filing Software #9 in 1099 Filing Software
Best for Established-volume filers wanting managed delivery Accountants filing through connected accounting tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price From $499 · 7-day trial From $2.99
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Live chat, Docs Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, 2FA SOC 2
Integrations 1 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Sovos 1099 Professional 5/5 · 1099SmartFile 5/5
Federal e-filing ✓ ✓
Recipient delivery ✓ ✓
State filing ✓ ✓
Correction filing ✓ ✓
Bulk data import ✓ ✓
Specs
Pricing model Tiered Tiered
Form volume limit 100 forms Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Federal, state, correction and TIN-matching workflows in one service
  • Print, mail and recipient eDelivery options extend beyond e-filing
  • CSV, Excel and manual imports support bulk or flexible data entry
  • Files federally and through state filing programs or directly with states
  • Supports email, print, and mail delivery, plus correction filings
  • Imports from accounting tools and offers multi-client accounts and an API
Cons
  • Annual plans start at $499 per 100 forms
  • Web deployment with NetSuite as the listed integration
  • Seven-day trial requires a card and there is no free plan
  • No free plan; filing is charged per form
  • Federal filing prices vary by volume and seasonal pricing period
  • The 100+ forms tier is listed at $0 per form, which needs clarification
Our verdict

Sovos 1099 Professional is a cloud-based tax-information reporting platform for small and medium-sized businesses filing hundreds to several thousand forms. It covers 1099-series forms, W-2, 1098, 1042 and related returns, with IRS…

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1099SmartFile is an online service for preparing and filing 1099 forms, including 1099-MISC and 1099-NEC, with the IRS and SSA. It is intended for individuals, businesses, accountants, and corporations that need to manage payees and send…

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  1. Sovos 1099 Professional1099 Filing Software 8.2From $499 · 7-day trial
  2. 1099SmartFile1099 Filing Software 7.7From $2.99

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sovos 1099 Professional — where it wins

    • Federal, state, correction and TIN-matching workflows in one service
    • Print, mail and recipient eDelivery options extend beyond e-filing
    • CSV, Excel and manual imports support bulk or flexible data entry

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual plans start at $499 per 100 forms
    • Web deployment with NetSuite as the listed integration
    • Seven-day trial requires a card and there is no free plan

  • 1099SmartFile — where it wins

    • Files federally and through state filing programs or directly with states
    • Supports email, print, and mail delivery, plus correction filings
    • Imports from accounting tools and offers multi-client accounts and an API

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; filing is charged per form
    • Federal filing prices vary by volume and seasonal pricing period
    • The 100+ forms tier is listed at $0 per form, which needs clarification
  • Sovos 1099 Professional8.2/10 · From $499 · 7-day trial

    A managed 1099 filing workflow for established filers that need delivery options.

    Visit SovosFull verdict →
  • 1099SmartFile7.7/10 · From $2.99

    A pay-per-form 1099 service with state filing, recipient delivery, and accountant tools.

    Visit 1099SmartFileFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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